Protect wireless access using authentication and encryption
Access Control · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2
Requirement
Protect wireless access using authentication and encryption
Discussion
Organizations authenticate individuals and devices to help protect wireless access to the system. Special attention is given to the wide variety of devices that are part of the Internet of Things with potential wireless access to organizational systems. See [NIST CRYPTO].
How this affects your SPRS score
Under the DoD Assessment Methodology, a perfect SPRS score is 110. If this control is not met, 5 points is subtracted from your score.
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